Alexandra King
Milton Keynes
Summary
Senior HR practitioner and strategic HR consultant with over 26 years of experience delivering customized human capital solutions for organizations of all sizes. Proven track record in leading HR transformations and establishing foundational structures across various sectors, including mining, banking, retail, and logistics. Flexible approach allows for effective management of large-scale projects or serving as an outsourced HR manager. Relocating to England with full rights to work, offering a low-risk transition for organizations seeking senior HR expertise.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
SLP Manager
SEFATENG CHROME MINE
Gauteng
2022.06 - Current
- In the South African mining sector, the Social and Labour Plan (SLP) Manager serves as the critical link between corporate operations and social responsibility, ensuring that mineral wealth translates into tangible socio-economic development.
- The SLP Manager is responsible for overseeing several core pillars: Human Resource Development, Local Economic Development (LED), Stakeholder Engagement, and Regulatory Compliance.
- Ultimately, the SLP Manager secures the mine’s 'social license to operate' by fostering sustainable growth that continues even after the mine’s eventual closure.
Director & Consultant: HR, IIR, BBBEE, Transformation, Change Agent, HRIS, Mine Social Development
HR Africa Consulting
Milton Keynes, England
2012.09 - Current
- I am a strategic Senior HR Professional with over 20 years of experience driving organisational excellence across diverse, high-pressure sectors including Mining, Engineering, Tech, and Media.
- As the founder of a successful HR consultancy, I have acted as a trusted advisor to C-Suite executives, helping international firms navigate complex workforce transformations, multi-site operations, and large-scale restructuring.
- My expertise lies at the intersection of operational efficiency and people strategy.
- I specialise in Strategic Employee Relations, Organisational Transformation, Leadership Development, and Workforce Planning.
Registered HR Practitioner - Member & Ethics Committee Member
SABPP
Johannesburg Area
2009.01 - Current
- I have achieved the level of HR Practitioner at the SABPP through their accredited RPL program.
- I also sat on the Ethics Committee for 3 years.
Industrial Relations Manager
Globaltrack
Sandton
2016.01 - 2026.04
- Manage the full employee lifecycle while ensuring strict adherence to labour legislation.
- Manage the critical statutory requirements that protect a company’s legal standing and B-BEE.
HR Manager
JAQ Trading
Limpopo
2019.02 - 2023.04
- Manage the full employee lifecycle while ensuring strict adherence to labour legislation.
- Manage the critical statutory requirements that protect a company’s legal standing and B-BEE.
Senior Consultant
Umsizi Sustainable Social Solutions
Randpark Ridge
2017.07 - 2022.04
- In the high-stakes environment of South African mining compliance, I provide expert intervention for operations facing regulatory bottlenecks.
- My role as a contractor focuses on rapid remediation of legacy non-compliance and the strategic stabilization of Social and Labour Plans to safeguard mining rights.
HR Manager
Independent Plumbing Suppliers (PTY) Ltd
Sandton
2016.01 - 2022.04
HR Consultant
Sorrento Events
2016.08 - 2021.08
- HRA Consulting Provides all outsourced HR Consulting Services to Sorrento. Including Recruitment, Training, Development, Industrial Relations and Staff Performance Management.
Acting SED
Tshipi e Ntle Manganese Mining
Kuruman
2018.03 - 2020.09
- Holding the role for Social and Labour Plans and SED Superintendent as a contractor through Umsizi and HR Africa Consulting.
HR Consultant
17 Shaft
Crowne Mines
2015.01 - 2018.09
- HRA Consulting Provides all outsourced HR Consulting Services to 17 Shaft. Including Recruitment, Training, Development, Industrial Relations and Staff Performance Management.
HR Consultant
Tablecloth Hire
Kramerville
2014.01 - 2018.04
- HRA Consulting Provides all outsourced HR Consulting Services to Tablecloth Hiring (Johannesburg and Cape Town). Including Recruitment, Training, Development, Industrial Relations and Staff Performance Management.
HR Consultant
Fox International Channels (FIC)
Rosebank
2016.07 - 2018.03
- Manage the full employee lifecycle while ensuring strict adherence to South African labour legislation, incorporating and linking international benefits and codes of conduct.
Shareholder & Strategy Director
O2 Productions (Nke Feza Consulting t/a)
Johannesburg Area
2008.01 - 2018.01
- Owner and founding Member. O2 Productions (aka Nke Feza Consulting, t/a O2 Productions), now O2Pro (Pty) Ltd is the epitome of Event Concept Design and Execution.
HR Consultant
WMI Interior design
Bryanston
2017.01 - 2017.11
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA - Psychology and Sociology
Cornerstone Institute
2027-12
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Applied and Professional Ethics
Regent Business School
2022-12
MAP81 - Management
University of the Witwatersrand
2008-01
Dip HRM - Human Resources Management
Damelin
2006-01
Skills
- Recruitment and onboarding
- Operational and strategic planning
- Data analysis and reporting
- Leadership and human resource development
- Change and risk management
- Regulatory compliance and employment law
- Project management and stakeholder engagement
- Effective communication skills
- Time management efficiency
- Hiring, training, and coaching
- HRIS and HR analytics knowledge
- Cultural awareness and ethical leadership
- Analytical thinking and decision making
- Technical report writing proficiency
- Microsoft Office Suite expertise
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Active listening skills
- IT infrastructure familiarity
- Database management
Languages
German
Afrikaans
English
Personal Information
Total Experience: 20+ Years Experience
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-king-hrac
Awards
- Top Syndicate - MAP 81 SA Host
- Distinction - Finance
- Distinction - Human Resources Management
Publications
Ethics Guide for HR Professionals and Line Managers (SABPP), contributor, 2011-01-01
Timeline
SLP Manager
SEFATENG CHROME MINE
2022.06 - Current
HR Manager
JAQ Trading
2019.02 - 2023.04
Acting SED
Tshipi e Ntle Manganese Mining
2018.03 - 2020.09
Senior Consultant
Umsizi Sustainable Social Solutions
2017.07 - 2022.04
HR Consultant
WMI Interior design
2017.01 - 2017.11
HR Consultant
Sorrento Events
2016.08 - 2021.08
HR Consultant
Fox International Channels (FIC)
2016.07 - 2018.03
Industrial Relations Manager
Globaltrack
2016.01 - 2026.04
HR Manager
Independent Plumbing Suppliers (PTY) Ltd
2016.01 - 2022.04
HR Consultant
17 Shaft
2015.01 - 2018.09
HR Consultant
Tablecloth Hire
2014.01 - 2018.04
Director & Consultant: HR, IIR, BBBEE, Transformation, Change Agent, HRIS, Mine Social Development
HR Africa Consulting
2012.09 - Current
Registered HR Practitioner - Member & Ethics Committee Member
SABPP
2009.01 - Current
Shareholder & Strategy Director
O2 Productions (Nke Feza Consulting t/a)
2008.01 - 2018.01
Bachelor of Arts - BA - Psychology and Sociology
Cornerstone Institute
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Applied and Professional Ethics
Regent Business School
MAP81 - Management
University of the Witwatersrand
Dip HRM - Human Resources Management
Damelin